How many syllables in “gores”?
syllables in "gores"
Word details
Syllables
2
go · res
Letters
5
g · o · r · e · s
Scrabble
6
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About the word “gores”
The word “gores” contains 2 syllables, divided as go · res. It has 5 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "gores" have?
"gores" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "gores" into syllables?
"gores" is divided into syllables as: go · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "gores"?
The Scrabble score for "gores" is 6 points.
Using “gores” in writing
Two-syllable words like "gores" (go · res) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “gores” is worth 6 base points before any board multipliers. Common words score lower individually, but their versatility is valuable — use them to open new lanes on the board or clear difficult tiles.
Anagrams of “gores”
The letters in “gores” can be rearranged to spell 3 other words: goers, gorse, ogres.